Name: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 9, 2026

This pumpkin chocolate chip cake starts with a boxed cake mix and comes out perfectly every time. The best fall treat that’s easy to make and everyone will love. The Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake is a simple fall treat. It’s quick and easy to whip up and the end result is indulgent and sweet. You can top it with your favorite icing and serve it up for parties, family gatherings, and more!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl combine the cake mix, water, and eggs.

Mix until well combined.

Then add the pumpkin, cinnamon, and chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.

Pour into a sprayed 9×13 baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 28-30 minutes.

Let cool completely.

Microwave the can of frosting (cap and foil removed) for about 25-30 seconds and stir.

Then pour over the pumpkin cake and spread.

Let the frosting set and then cut and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Moisture Magic 💦
Replace water in the cake mix with canned pumpkin for an extra moist and rich cake texture that enhances the pumpkin flavor.
Chocolate Chip Distribution 🍫
Toss chocolate chips in a light dusting of flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
Spice Amplification 🌶️
Add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon beyond the recipe to boost the warm fall flavor profile of the pumpkin cake.
Frosting Finesse 🍰
Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 1 hour before frosting to prevent the vanilla frosting from melting or sliding off.
Storage Secrets 🧊
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week to maintain maximum freshness.